What would happen when the cashforclunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. However, it sold 2,138 hybrids in September which is 116 per cent up compared to September 2008 – sales of the Milan/Escape hybrid were down 11.3 per cent, but the new Fusion and Milan hybrid accounted for 1,260 units. MORE

Thanks to the strong financial incentives offered by the Cash-For-Clunkers program , the average gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. mpg in August 2008. during August reached a record high: 23 miles per gallon, up 8 percent from the 21.2 The calculations were done by the trade journal Ward's Automotive News , which compiles its MORE

For every kJ of chemical energy in the fuel for a spark ignition internal combustion engine, 73 % is sacrificed to chemical and thermal losses. Breaking out the 22%, aerodynamic losses account for 39%, tire resistance is 25%, transmission and drivetrain 20%, accessories 12% and bearings 3%. How did the high fuel prices impact customer behavior in 2008? CashforClunkers. These convoys are prime targets for improvised explosive devices. MORE

A coalition of car makers, battery suppliers and electricity providers has come together to ask for federal help for EVs. by Judith Burns for Dow Jones. to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Move over, cashforclunkers. Nissan is bullish on plug-ins, which Ghosn predicts will account for 10% of cars sold by 2020. MORE

Yesterday we told you how the cashforclunkers scheme has enjoyed early success in the USA. per cent new vehicles sales market share for the month, the highest monthly share to date. Let’s take a look at the results from each major manufacturer: Chrysler: Total US sales for July stood at 88,900 units, a decrease of nine per cent year on year, although up 30 per cent compared to June. MORE

The cashforclunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 The Civic Hybrid meanwhile sold 717 units, down 77 per cent compared to August 2008. per cent in August year on year. Overall sales of light duty vehicles in the US increased by one per cent to 1,261,997 units according to figures from Autodata, with reported hybrid sales representing 3.07 per cent of new vehicle sales. MORE

Buoyed by the extension of the US CashforClunkers (CARS) program, as well as the availability of more hybrid models on the market, reported sales of hybrids in the US jumped 48.6% There were 26 selling days in August 2009, vs. 27 in August 2008. in August 2008 to 8.2% MORE

It will be launched today by Geoff Hoon, the transport secretary, and Lord Mandelson, the business secretary, with the aim of kickstarting the market for cleaner road vehicles and slashing the UKs CO2 emisisons. Letters for publication should be sent to: letters@guardian.co.uk MORE

In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US CashforClunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. New vehicle market share for reported hybrid sales in September dropped back down to 2.7% from September 2008. MORE

In April 2008, 60% of Americans favored suspending the federal gas tax completely for the summer to offset soaring gas prices. Americans also give mixed reviews to the “CashforClunkers” plan now moving through Congress that would give car owners up to $4,500 toward the purchase of a new, more fuel-efficient car if they turn in their old vehicle. MORE

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVANC'rs, EVnthusiasts, One & All - Here's a re-worked in part email sent to Michelle in Public Affairs at AAA of Arizona: Cheers Michelle, AAA Public Relations - Above you can see frontpiece to the www.SpiritofDC.com website, and a July 2009 picture of the All American "Spirit" as the advance scout vehicle for the successful Tesla EVenture - the pure electric Tesla on a Sportscar run from New York to California. MORE

Starting tomorrow and running through 8 September, GM is running a test program for online car sales on eBay in California at gm.ebay.com. Consumers will be able to browse California dealer online showrooms, ask questions, negotiate prices, and arrange financing and payment to purchase a new 2008, 2009 or select 2010 car, crossover or truck online. MORE

Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“CashforClunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% As a result, the SAAR for July surged to 11.24 over July 2008. MORE

percent increase over July 2008; its diesels (Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, and Touareg TDI) accounted for 6,320 units—slightly more than 30% of total sales. The Jetta SportWagen for the third consecutive month posted its best sales month ever with sales of 2,415 units; clean diesel TDIs represented 81% of SportWagen sales, and 40% of Jetta sedan sales, which totalled 9,663 units. Volkswagen said that the government Cash-for-Clunkers program accounted for more than 3,300 sales. MORE

Yesterday we told you how the cashforclunkers scheme has enjoyed early success in the USA. per cent new vehicles sales market share for the month, the highest monthly share to date. Let’s take a look at the results from each major manufacturer: Chrysler: Total US sales for July stood at 88,900 units, a decrease of nine per cent year on year, although up 30 per cent compared to June.

Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“CashforClunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% As a result, the SAAR for July surged to 11.24 over July 2008.

In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US CashforClunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. New vehicle market share for reported hybrid sales in September dropped back down to 2.7% from September 2008.

What would happen when the cashforclunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. However, it sold 2,138 hybrids in September which is 116 per cent up compared to September 2008 – sales of the Milan/Escape hybrid were down 11.3 per cent, but the new Fusion and Milan hybrid accounted for 1,260 units.

The cashforclunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 The Civic Hybrid meanwhile sold 717 units, down 77 per cent compared to August 2008. per cent in August year on year. Overall sales of light duty vehicles in the US increased by one per cent to 1,261,997 units according to figures from Autodata, with reported hybrid sales representing 3.07 per cent of new vehicle sales.

percent increase over July 2008; its diesels (Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, and Touareg TDI) accounted for 6,320 units—slightly more than 30% of total sales. The Jetta SportWagen for the third consecutive month posted its best sales month ever with sales of 2,415 units; clean diesel TDIs represented 81% of SportWagen sales, and 40% of Jetta sedan sales, which totalled 9,663 units. Volkswagen said that the government Cash-for-Clunkers program accounted for more than 3,300 sales.

Thanks to the strong financial incentives offered by the Cash-For-Clunkers program , the average gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. mpg in August 2008. during August reached a record high: 23 miles per gallon, up 8 percent from the 21.2 The calculations were done by the trade journal Ward's Automotive News , which compiles its

Starting tomorrow and running through 8 September, GM is running a test program for online car sales on eBay in California at gm.ebay.com. Consumers will be able to browse California dealer online showrooms, ask questions, negotiate prices, and arrange financing and payment to purchase a new 2008, 2009 or select 2010 car, crossover or truck online.

In April 2008, 60% of Americans favored suspending the federal gas tax completely for the summer to offset soaring gas prices. Americans also give mixed reviews to the “CashforClunkers” plan now moving through Congress that would give car owners up to $4,500 toward the purchase of a new, more fuel-efficient car if they turn in their old vehicle.

Buoyed by the extension of the US CashforClunkers (CARS) program, as well as the availability of more hybrid models on the market, reported sales of hybrids in the US jumped 48.6% There were 26 selling days in August 2009, vs. 27 in August 2008. in August 2008 to 8.2%

A coalition of car makers, battery suppliers and electricity providers has come together to ask for federal help for EVs. by Judith Burns for Dow Jones. to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Move over, cashforclunkers. Nissan is bullish on plug-ins, which Ghosn predicts will account for 10% of cars sold by 2020.

For every kJ of chemical energy in the fuel for a spark ignition internal combustion engine, 73 % is sacrificed to chemical and thermal losses. Breaking out the 22%, aerodynamic losses account for 39%, tire resistance is 25%, transmission and drivetrain 20%, accessories 12% and bearings 3%. How did the high fuel prices impact customer behavior in 2008? CashforClunkers. These convoys are prime targets for improvised explosive devices.

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVANC'rs, EVnthusiasts, One & All - Here's a re-worked in part email sent to Michelle in Public Affairs at AAA of Arizona: Cheers Michelle, AAA Public Relations - Above you can see frontpiece to the www.SpiritofDC.com website, and a July 2009 picture of the All American "Spirit" as the advance scout vehicle for the successful Tesla EVenture - the pure electric Tesla on a Sportscar run from New York to California.

It will be launched today by Geoff Hoon, the transport secretary, and Lord Mandelson, the business secretary, with the aim of kickstarting the market for cleaner road vehicles and slashing the UKs CO2 emisisons. Letters for publication should be sent to: letters@guardian.co.uk

percent increase over July 2008; its diesels (Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, and Touareg TDI) accounted for 6,320 units—slightly more than 30% of total sales. The Jetta SportWagen for the third consecutive month posted its best sales month ever with sales of 2,415 units; clean diesel TDIs represented 81% of SportWagen sales, and 40% of Jetta sedan sales, which totalled 9,663 units. Volkswagen said that the government Cash-for-Clunkers program accounted for more than 3,300 sales.

Thanks to the strong financial incentives offered by the Cash-For-Clunkers program , the average gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. mpg in August 2008. during August reached a record high: 23 miles per gallon, up 8 percent from the 21.2 The calculations were done by the trade journal Ward's Automotive News , which compiles its

Starting tomorrow and running through 8 September, GM is running a test program for online car sales on eBay in California at gm.ebay.com. Consumers will be able to browse California dealer online showrooms, ask questions, negotiate prices, and arrange financing and payment to purchase a new 2008, 2009 or select 2010 car, crossover or truck online.